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Wageningen Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP)

Wageningen University & Research · Wageningen University & Research

Award

Travel, living allowance, tuition fees, visa and health insurance costs for 24 months

Awards

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Eligible

Citizens of African countries

Deadline

See official site

Overview

The Africa Scholarship Programme offers talented African students the chance to do a master’s at Wageningen and to support capacity building in Africa. WUR lists it as covering travel, a living allowance, tuition, visa and health insurance costs for the whole 24 months.

Eligibility

WUR sets a First Class Honours / GPA of at least 80% requirement and applicants must be African citizens. As of October 2026 the page gives 1 December 2026 as the deadline. The Anne van den Ban Fund, on the same page, works by invitation only and cannot be applied for directly.

Benefits

Travel, living allowance, tuition fees, visa and health insurance costs for 24 months

How to apply

Apply for a September-start MSc at Wageningen and the scholarship by the deadline on the WUR page.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Wageningen Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP)?

WUR sets a First Class Honours / GPA of at least 80% requirement and applicants must be African citizens. As of October 2026 the page gives 1 December 2026 as the deadline. The Anne van den Ban Fund, on the same page, works by invitation only and cannot be applied for directly.

What does the scholarship cover?

Travel, living allowance, tuition fees, visa and health insurance costs for 24 months

How do I apply?

Apply for a September-start MSc at Wageningen and the scholarship by the deadline on the WUR page.

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.wur.nl/en/education/master/study-expenses-masters/scholarships

Scholarship & funding guides

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